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A Different Kind of Thanksgiving for 2020
By Eugena Brooks 2020 has been a very strange year to say the least. On the one hand so much has happened and changed it
November 16, 2020
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Sleep Apnea Awareness Day
By Eugena Brooks Did you ever wonder what caused your sleep apnea? Do you think other members of your family also have it? Are
March 19, 2020
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Better Sleep in the Good Ole Summertime
By Eugena Brooks I live in one of the five boroughs of New York City. Here we wait all winter long for the breaking of
August 1, 2019
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The Struggle is Real
By Eugena Brooks Happy May! Spring is here, and summer is coming. If you are like me, you should be energized by the improving weather
July 18, 2019
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You Were Just Prescribed A CPAP – What’s Next?
Let me start by saying sleep apnea is not so bad once you get a handle on it. In fact, addressing it is the beginning of improved health and enhancing of your quality of life.
March 4, 2019
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Give the Gift of Sleep this Holiday Season
The American Sleep Apnea Association strives to improve the lives of anyone suffering from sleep health issues. We oftentimes consider a sleep issue as simply
December 13, 2017
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Acid reflux and sleep disorders: Both can be hidden
It makes sense to consult a doctor if you struggle with long-term and ongoing problems with heartburn (more than once a week, worsening, or continuous over time). This is especially if you have experienced sleep problems (diagnosed or not) or any of the silent symptoms listed above. Acid reflux, for instance, could be the reason you have problems with insomnia.
November 19, 2017
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Anything But Apnea: AWAKE groups evolve to support all sleep disorders
The A.W.AK.E. community of sleep health support groups initially started in response to the needs of sleep apnea patients who needed help with their PAP therapy, but these local meetings have since expanded to focus on and serve the needs of people with all sleep disorders, not just sleep apnea.
November 12, 2017
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Did you know… about shift work disorder and cancer?
This entry in our “What about…?” comorbid conditions series discusses how shift work disorder has a defining influence on the development and progression of cancer. In order to understand how poor sleep influences shift work disorder and cancer, first you need to understand what sleep does for us at the cellular level, and how shift work leads to circadian disruption.
November 2, 2017
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Happy Halloween! Is sleep one of your worst nightmares?
Let us help you slay your sleep gremlins! Our Sleep Health forum, live A.W.AK.E. support groups and new Facebook A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Health Support group can provide you with the tools you need to conquer your worst nightmares.
October 31, 2017
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